Elton H. Jeffries
June 16, 1940 ~ November 25, 2020
Elton H. Jeffries, 80, of Elizabethtown, passed away November 25, 2020 at Columbus Regional Hospital.
Elton was born June 16, 1940 in Greensburg, Kentucky, the son of Dudley and Fern Grace Harris Jeffries.
He retired from Golden Foundry, and was currently working at Walmart. Elton was an avid fisherman, and enjoyed ginseng hunting, deer hunting, birdwatching, collecting antiques, as well as going to yard sales, flea markets, and auctions. He was a superb gardener. Throughout his entire life, Elton and his twin brother Delton were inseparable.
The funeral will be at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday December 2, 2020 at the Jewell – Rittman Family Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Johnson officiating. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until time of services Wednesday. Burial will be at Garland Brook Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Elton is survived by his children Dwayne (Kim) Jeffries and Rev. Debra (Bobby) Bennett, both of Columbus; grandchildren Josh, Ryan, Jake, and Rachel Jeffries; step-grandchildren Mickey (Kelly) Bennett and Maci (Marlin) Cox; several great-grandchildren; his identical twin brother Delton Jeffries of Elizabethtown; a sister Carolyn Stephens of Columbus; as well as several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents as well as his son Kevin Jeffries.
Jewell – Rittman Family Funeral Home would like to thank everyone in advanced for wearing masks and practicing social distancing while attending gatherings.
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I’m so sorry for your loss. I didn’t know him, but sure do remember my dad, Omas Lancaster, talking about Elton and his twin brother fondly. Dad worked with him at the foundry. I know they had lots of good times there. Debbie Radcliff
I worked with Elton at Walmart. He was the most carrying person I know. Always willing to help those in need. Had a big heart. He will be missed. Keep his brother, sister and children in your thoughts as they have lost a great man.
I met Elton at Walmart in 2018. Always had a smile on his face. He was having some physical problems at that time. He will be missed. 😢
Prayers and Thoughts to the Jeffries family during this time of heartache GOD Bless and give you Peace
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Dwayne and Debi,
My deepest sympathy with the loss of your sweet father. Elton was a good man who helped raised three wonderful children. I know that he will live on in the many wonderful memories that he has left you with. Please know that while I cannot be there to support you personally on Wednesday, you will always be present in my own thoughts, prayers, and precious memories.
Love you to the moon and back,
Sue Foster
To the Jefferies Family
Elton was someone I met drinking coffee at McDonald’s. That day, he was telling the story of buying the counterfit silver dollars at a sale and the fiasco that ensued. I never laughed so hard!
We became friends and fished occasionally when our schedules would sync.
He was a kind heart in a tough skin- full of life’s experiences and a great outdoorsman and story-teller.
Like you, I will miss him deeply. There will be times moving forward, while fishing or outdoors when I know I will ask myself, “What would Elton do here?”
In the same way, when given the opportunity to offer a small act of caring, I hope I can use Elton’s example and offer a simple act of kindness to perhaps make someone smile.
That was my friend Elton Jeffries and in that way he will continue to live.
Jerry Rinehart
So sorry Duane about your dad
We love you
Uncle Bob and Aunt Kay
I just received the news about , Elton’s passing we worked and had fun together way back in the day. My prayers go out to his family. Elton is a great guy. Rest in peace brother.
Lee Brock
Texas
Elton worked for me at Four Seasons Retirement Center. He was so kind, I could always count on him. The residents loved him. He got along with everyone. My deepest sympathies.
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